We spent one night here and had a wonderful experience. We booked dinner for that night, and it was delicious. Breakfast the next morning was also excellent. We also booked the bath which I thoroughly enjoyed. Their garden is lovely to spend some time in. The staff are very friendly, the food is brilliant, and it is a wonderful stay if you are looking for a ryokan experience. The location is excellent, within a few minutes walk of a main station, and also not far from the main shopping areas.

If you are not used to sleeping on a futon it may be a little difficult to get used to, but it's all part of the experience!

Staying at Ryokan Yoshi-Ima was honestly one of my favorite parts of our time in Kyoto. The staff was so warm and attentive—truly some of the best service we experienced on our whole trip. They made us feel so welcome from the start. Our room was spacious, super comfortable, and had such a calming vibe. The traditional touches made it feel really special, but it was also cozy and easy to settle into. Breakfast each morning was so lovely—beautifully presented and really delicious. The garden area was such a peaceful escape. It’s hard to believe you're in the middle of the city with how quiet and serene it felt. And speaking of location, it couldn’t have been more convenient—easy to walk to so many places we wanted to visit, but still tucked away enough to feel relaxing. For everything that’s included, I thought it was a great value. I’d absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a more traditional and memorable Kyoto experience.

Everything was great! No complaints

We only spent 2 nights here, not long enough, but it was very relaxing and our family of four enjoyed the experience staying at a Japanese Ryokan. The staff were very friendly, warm and helpful. We ordered the Japanese breakfast each morning and loved dressing up in our kimonos and eating at the private dining room. It was a wonderful experience and the complimentary umbrellas were very handy when we explored Kyoto as the rains poured down on one of those days :)

We planned a dinner venue on the first night which had us walking a long way from our Ryokan to the main part of town. The next night we decided to eat somewhere close but it was their Festival time so few choices were available and prices were very steep. We went to the local FamilyMart for snacks. We didn't mind as the food was still good, affordable and it was nice eating back at our Ryokan.

This is a beautiful place to stay. The staff held a tea ceremony for the guests and gave us an insight into the history & tradition of the tea ceremony. The tea house in the garden is lovely. They also showed us around the private areas o this traditional Japanese town house and again gave us some insight into the history of the building and the area. Breakfast was great and I really enjoyed walking on the local area. It is also conveniently located near to a metro station for travel to other sights & areas of Kyoto. I think this was my favourite accommodation during my 6 weeks in Japan

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I absolutely love the area, building, and staff. I arrived early and they gladly accepted my luggage and backpack so i can enjoy the city. When i arrived back, they had already placed my bags into my room. I order meals for breakfast and selected the traditional Japanese meal. The meals were freshly cooked and brought to my room nice and warm. The staff explained each dish and poured warm tea for me. At night, the staff would set up my futon and during the day, they would kindly place it back. The garden view that i had was great and peaceful to have in the mornings before starting you day.

I can't even think of anything negative for issues with my stay here.

The Ryokan is in a prime location, the staff are lovely, the food is a huge highlight, and it's clear that a lot of effort is put in (for example, new flowers in the room everyday was an amazing touch). The garden is quaint and the teahouse is an impressive piece of history that gives the Ryokan more significance in the history of Kyoto. Location wise: in the middle of gion (but a nice quiet spot) and close to both train and bus routes. I visited Arashiyama, Inari shrine, and Nara during my stay and found them all easy to get to from this Ryokan. For those who pick to have breakfast included: you are given a choice of Japanese or western fare and what time in the morning you would like it to be brought to your room. Each morning they will check if you'd like to change your preferences. The Ryokan gives you the opportunity to experience a Japan of yester-year. The rooms are of traditional design and you're provided with a yakata and haori to wear during your stay (which are replaced daily). Essentially, unless you want to stay out past 11pm (they have a curfew), Yoshi-ima is a great choice.

Whilst I didn't mind it (in fact I found it endearing) the accommodation is ageing. Everything is still functional and fine, but I did noticed the odd stain on the walls and collection of debris/stains between the blades of the heating vent.

A very traditional Ryokan in the middle of Gion district. The staff is so friendly and they pride themselves on the traditions of Japan customs and traditions. They offered a traditional tea ceremony, which i participated in and learned a lot of Japanese culture and history. The facilities and the room was very nice and you really feel like you are back in Edo periode. They even provided traditional clothing for you to wear during your stay. The inner garden is small but very beautiful and can also be viewed from your room. Staff prepare breakfast in your room and they also make your bed and remove it for you, so you don't have to do anything, but enjoy your stay. I chose the Japanese style breakfast and it was soo good. If you decide to stay here, then do yourself a favor and get the Japanese style breakfast. Location is perfect as you can just walk to get to main attractions from here.

A bit pricey, but definitely worth the price to experience traditional Japanese culture. They had a curfew, so must be back in the ryokan before 23:00, so can't be out late at night, just to inform you.

We had an outstanding stay at Gion Yoshiima. The location is perfect, somehow right in the heart of Gion but tucked away in a quiet, peaceful street. The room was very spacious and squeaky clean when we entered it. To say the staff were friendly is an understatement. They did everything to make us feel welcome - allowing early luggage drop-off, welcoming us with warm tea in our room, and even keeping our luggage for us after check-out which provided a smooth personal experience and made our Kyoto trip more enjoyable. The traditional Japanese breakfast was incredible. We highly recommend staying at Gion Yoshiima for a glimpse into the traditional Japanese ryokan culture.

It is situation in the heart of Kyoto's Gion district of traditional Japanese wooden houses, and it is a short walking distance to Sanjo train station and shopping belts. Plenty of good Japanese restaurants in the area. Yoshiima is an exceptional experience of olden days Japanese living, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the Japanese breakfast served in the bedroom is definitely worth a try. Despite being a very old building, Yoshiima is kept in very good condition.

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Great location , hospitality , traditional , tea ceremony was enjoyable and the little exhibition area with the Kimonos , praying , dolls , etc.

On the first day due to a misunderstanding we were woken up 30 minutes before our arranged breakfasts time to eat. Also we had not noticed did not know in advance when we booked the establishment Gion that we have to choose a specific time for breakfast. It is something that we had to get used when coming from western buffet style hotels , establishments.